VA using virtual reality headsets to treat Veterans with chronic pain
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months.
FDA: Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Sensors recalled after seven deaths, 860 injuries
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now identified the previous recall of certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors as “most serious" and is warning that using the recalled device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now identified the previous recall of certain FreeStyle Libre glucose monitor sensors as “most serious" and is warning that using the recalled device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it.
'Full House' star and Metro Detroit native Dave Coulier's cancer in remission
Great health news for a Metro Detroit icon, actor and comedian Dave Coulier. The "Full House" star says he is now in remission after his second cancer battle, this time in the tongue.
Great health news for a Metro Detroit icon, actor and comedian Dave Coulier. The "Full House" star says he is now in remission after his second cancer battle, this time in the tongue.
New Mexico Health officials warn against raw milk after newborn dies of listeria
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.
New Mexico health officials are warning residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection.
Research: Optimistic thinking could benefit your health
When you analyze your personality would you call your self an optimist or a pessimist? It is something you could change and if you wake up on the crabby side, experts say you may want to work on that.
When you analyze your personality would you call your self an optimist or a pessimist? It is something you could change and if you wake up on the crabby side, experts say you may want to work on that.
Health benefits of being a grandparent
Becoming a grandparent is life changing in many ways and ow research is backing that claim up.
Becoming a grandparent is life changing in many ways and ow research is backing that claim up.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
Troy High School students learn CPR in memory of late classmate
The mission is personal for students after the death of a young classmate at freshman orientation. But the late teen's spirit and passion are living on.
The mission is personal for students after the death of a young classmate at freshman orientation. But the late teen's spirit and passion are living on.
Doctors work to make life-saving stroke treatment accessible
A study from University of Michigan and the University of Chicago finds that when hospitals don't offer that treatment- and patients need to be transferred. And it's not happening fast enough.
A study from University of Michigan and the University of Chicago finds that when hospitals don't offer that treatment- and patients need to be transferred. And it's not happening fast enough.
Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
U.S. life expectancy reached new high in 2024: Here are the leading causes of death
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
What is Nipah virus? Deadly disease has countries in Asia on high alert
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Cold weather brings slip-and-fall risks
The chance of bone fractures goes up with ice and snow. Here's what you should know.
The chance of bone fractures goes up with ice and snow. Here's what you should know.
Cutting back on sodium can lead to big health benefits
Cutting back on sodium does not mean skipping the salt shaker, it also means reading labels and knowing what foods to avoid, as well.
Cutting back on sodium does not mean skipping the salt shaker, it also means reading labels and knowing what foods to avoid, as well.
Nearly 90% of US adults show signs of heart-related syndrome, study finds
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
RFK Jr. claims he lost 20 pounds in 20 days, gained mental clarity on extreme diet
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he experienced dramatic weight loss after adopting an extreme carnivore diet.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he experienced dramatic weight loss after adopting an extreme carnivore diet.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.